Administrative Rule
/əˌdmɪnɪˈstreɪtɪv ruːl/
Definitions
- (n.) A directive issued by an administrative agency that governs the agency's organization, procedures, or the conduct of persons subject to its authority.
The agency adopted a new administrative rule to streamline the permit application process.
Forms
- administrative rules
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Commentary
Administrative rules typically have the force of law within the scope of the agency's enabling statute and often require notice-and-comment rulemaking procedures.
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